People & Culture

Includes leadership, change management, training, digital skills, community spotlights (includes UC Tech Leaders)

Keep Marching: Women in UC IT on Pay Equity, Advocacy, and What Comes Next

March 30, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, ,

text: Keep Marching with photos of Patricia Juárez, Laura Kray, Catherine J. Weinberger and Molly Greek

Published in honor of Women’s History Month with an introduction by Teri Eckman, Executive Director, Student Information Systems, UC Riverside It’s Women’s History Month, anchored by two dates I think about every year: International Women’s Day (March 8) and Equal…
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Getting to Know UC Tech Leader Shirley Bittlingmeier

March 25, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, Tech Leaders, , ,

UC Tech Leader Shirley Bittlingmeier Executive Director, IT Client Services, UC Office of the President with photo in a circle of Shirley

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—a series designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC.  What is Your Name? Shirley Bittlingmeier  What is Your Title? UC Location?  Executive Director, IT Client ServicesUC Office…
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Community: One of Our Most Effective Accessibility Tools

March 20, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, People & Culture, User Experience

Accessibility Matters at UC - Community with image of woman at computer

We heard you! When we reviewed our content survey results, one message came through clearly: there’s a growing need for more focus on accessibility. As you’re right—accessibility affects everyone! In the coming months, we will be sharing more stories that…
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Building Accessible Futures: A Conversation with UC Online’s Rolin Moe

February 23, 2026 Accessibility, All Articles, Digital Experience, People & Culture, People and Management, , , ,

Building Accessible Futures - with a photo of UC Online's Rolin Moe

Digital transformation across the University of California is not just about tools and systems—it’s about people. It’s about the lived experiences, motivations, and commitments of those who shape the future of teaching and learning.  In a recent conversation with Rolin…
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Honoring the Innovators: Pioneers Who Shaped Modern Technology 

February 9, 2026 All Articles, People & Culture, People and Management, ,

Honoring Tech Innovators with photos of 4 tech leaders

Throughout the history of technology, Black innovators have played a pivotal role in advancing computing, engineering, aerospace, data science, and countless other fields — often without recognition at the time.  Structural barriers limited visibility but not impact. In honor of Black…
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